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Public Transit--A Tool of Appeasement?
Last November 4th I excitedly went to my local polling station to cast my ballot in the Presidential election. At the same time, I also voted on several ballot initiatives in my]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:12:34 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/thoughts-on-freeway-widening-and-public-transit.htmlTransportation
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Public Transit--A Tool of Appeasement?
Last November 4th I excitedly went to my local polling station to cast my ballot in the Presidential election. At the same time, I also voted on several ballot initiatives in my]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/economic-downturn-affects-california-high-speed-rail-project.html
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Another Negative Impact of the Economic Downturn
The global economic downturn has already contributed to a major deficit at the New York MTA, lowered the value of recycled materials, and of course hurt individuals and]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:10:40 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/economic-downturn-affects-california-high-speed-rail-project.htmlTransportation
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Another Negative Impact of the Economic Downturn
The global economic downturn has already contributed to a major deficit at the New York MTA, lowered the value of recycled materials, and of course hurt individuals and]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/toyota-to-go-bold-in-bid-to-revive-flagging-sales.html
Toyota Goes Bold
Even Toyota, the maker of the much revered Toyota Prius, has been unable to escape the fallout from the economic downturn. In fact, Toyota just posted its first operating loss in 70 years, and the company is responding with bold plans]]>Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:26:05 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/toyota-to-go-bold-in-bid-to-revive-flagging-sales.htmlTransportation
Toyota Goes Bold
Even Toyota, the maker of the much revered Toyota Prius, has been unable to escape the fallout from the economic downturn. In fact, Toyota just posted its first operating loss in 70 years, and the company is responding with bold plans]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/american-lithium-ion-battery-makers-form-alliance.html
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A Bailout of Sorts for Battery Makers Too?
Though the Big Three will end up getting their much sought bailout, no one-except, apparently, for Congress and the White House-is under the illusion that the Big Three are on]]>Fri, 26 Dec 2008 12:30:55 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/american-lithium-ion-battery-makers-form-alliance.htmlTransportation
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A Bailout of Sorts for Battery Makers Too?
Though the Big Three will end up getting their much sought bailout, no one-except, apparently, for Congress and the White House-is under the illusion that the Big Three are on]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-web-site-encourages-cycling-through-competition-and-collaboration.html
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The Internet is a Great Tool for Promoting Sustainability
We've covered lots of ways in which the internet can be used for promoting all things green. For instance, there's the green search engine, green web hosting, 6]]>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 01:17:53 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-web-site-encourages-cycling-through-competition-and-collaboration.htmlTransportation
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The Internet is a Great Tool for Promoting Sustainability
We've covered lots of ways in which the internet can be used for promoting all things green. For instance, there's the green search engine, green web hosting, 6]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/52-billion-rail-project-in-washington-dc-a-sign-of-the-times.html
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Public Transportation Gets a Boost
Several trends are emerging in the current political and economic climate that are conducive to public transportation. First, there is the surging popularity of public transportation in the]]>Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:26:16 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/52-billion-rail-project-in-washington-dc-a-sign-of-the-times.htmlTransportation
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Public Transportation Gets a Boost
Several trends are emerging in the current political and economic climate that are conducive to public transportation. First, there is the surging popularity of public transportation in the]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/commuter-rail-returns-to-baghdad.html
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Commuter Rail Returns to Baghdad
As a result of the significantly improved security situation in Iraq, the Ministration of Transportation has been able to provide a commuter rail service in Baghdad for the]]>Sun, 07 Dec 2008 10:01:21 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/commuter-rail-returns-to-baghdad.htmlTransportation
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Commuter Rail Returns to Baghdad
As a result of the significantly improved security situation in Iraq, the Ministration of Transportation has been able to provide a commuter rail service in Baghdad for the]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/make-cycling-safer-and-more-convenient-with-an-informal-bicycle-triple-a.html
The Need For Roadside Assistance for Cyclists
A recent email I received from the Brown University cycling listserv got me thinking about the need for roadside assistance for cyclists. Last week, two riders on the cycling team were out for a training]]>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:19:21 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/make-cycling-safer-and-more-convenient-with-an-informal-bicycle-triple-a.htmlTransportation
The Need For Roadside Assistance for Cyclists
A recent email I received from the Brown University cycling listserv got me thinking about the need for roadside assistance for cyclists. Last week, two riders on the cycling team were out for a training]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/the-big-digs-unintended-consequence-more-traffic.html
Boston's Big Dig--the most expensive highway project ever completed in the U.S., which gave Boston "a gleaming new highway system that has made zipping beneath Boston and Boston Harbor much easier"--has had a very ironic and unintended consequence: more]]>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:21:17 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/the-big-digs-unintended-consequence-more-traffic.htmlTransportation
Boston's Big Dig--the most expensive highway project ever completed in the U.S., which gave Boston "a gleaming new highway system that has made zipping beneath Boston and Boston Harbor much easier"--has had a very ironic and unintended consequence: more]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/election-day-a-boon-for-mass-transit.html
Mass-Transit Gets Funded to the Tune of $75 Billion
November 4th was a good day for democracy in general (most of the voting went off without a hitch) and Democrats in particular. But lost in all the excitement over Barack Obama's historic victory was]]>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:08:24 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/election-day-a-boon-for-mass-transit.htmlTransportation
Mass-Transit Gets Funded to the Tune of $75 Billion
November 4th was a good day for democracy in general (most of the voting went off without a hitch) and Democrats in particular. But lost in all the excitement over Barack Obama's historic victory was]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/virtuous-cycle-video-highlights-washington-dcs-cycling-initiatives.html
With all the excitement about change coming to Washington with the election of Barack Obama, it can be easy to forget that the Capitol is slowly becoming a more bicycle-friendly city. As the above video highlights, Washington, D.C. recently]]>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:02:29 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/virtuous-cycle-video-highlights-washington-dcs-cycling-initiatives.htmlTransportation
With all the excitement about change coming to Washington with the election of Barack Obama, it can be easy to forget that the Capitol is slowly becoming a more bicycle-friendly city. As the above video highlights, Washington, D.C. recently]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-york-city-may-implement-tough-bicycle-parking-requirements.html
New York City, which has been working hard to promote cycling of late, has now proposed "bicycle parking rules that could be among the toughest in the nation, requiring one secure bike parking space for every two units in new apartment buildings and one]]>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:47:44 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-york-city-may-implement-tough-bicycle-parking-requirements.htmlTransportation
New York City, which has been working hard to promote cycling of late, has now proposed "bicycle parking rules that could be among the toughest in the nation, requiring one secure bike parking space for every two units in new apartment buildings and one]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/chrysler-to-ax-two-hybrid-models.html
Detroit appears to be on the road to receiving a bailout of its own, and this story is just another example of why the Big Three are in so much trouble in the first place. According to the New York Times, "HYBRID versions of the Chrysler Aspen and]]>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 09:55:33 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/chrysler-to-ax-two-hybrid-models.htmlTransportation
Detroit appears to be on the road to receiving a bailout of its own, and this story is just another example of why the Big Three are in so much trouble in the first place. According to the New York Times, "HYBRID versions of the Chrysler Aspen and]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/economic-downturn-contributes-to-major-deficit-at-mta.html
An Ironic Situation
Public transit, which in the face of record gas prices has been looking increasingly attractive (although fuel costs have recently declined), is now being challenged by the economic downturn as certain revenue streams dry up. For]]>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:05:39 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/economic-downturn-contributes-to-major-deficit-at-mta.htmlTransportation
An Ironic Situation
Public transit, which in the face of record gas prices has been looking increasingly attractive (although fuel costs have recently declined), is now being challenged by the economic downturn as certain revenue streams dry up. For]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/brazilian-town-overrun-by-motorbikes.html
Brazilian Town Overrun by Motorbikes
Tabatinga, Brazil, is a town of 47,000 people that, in most respects, is like any other Amazonian outpost, except Tabatinga "is practically a city run entirely by]]>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:17:29 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/brazilian-town-overrun-by-motorbikes.htmlTransportation
Brazilian Town Overrun by Motorbikes
Tabatinga, Brazil, is a town of 47,000 people that, in most respects, is like any other Amazonian outpost, except Tabatinga "is practically a city run entirely by]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-york-citys-hybrid-taxi-mandate-faces-legal-setback.html
Bloomberg Makes News--Again
New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who earlier this year deemed the threat of global warming as serious as terrorism, has been making lots of headlines lately on both the environmental and political fronts. Aside from]]>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 07:05:57 -0500http://www.treehugger.com/cars/new-york-citys-hybrid-taxi-mandate-faces-legal-setback.htmlTransportation
Bloomberg Makes News--Again
New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who earlier this year deemed the threat of global warming as serious as terrorism, has been making lots of headlines lately on both the environmental and political fronts. Aside from]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/data-confirms-cycling-on-the-rise-in-new-york-city.html
New York City has been working hard to promote cycling, for instance by unveiling a new plan to become more bicycle friendly, looking into creating a bike-share program, hosting a bike movie festival, and sponsoring competitions for the design of a]]>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:46:25 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/data-confirms-cycling-on-the-rise-in-new-york-city.htmlTransportation
New York City has been working hard to promote cycling, for instance by unveiling a new plan to become more bicycle friendly, looking into creating a bike-share program, hosting a bike movie festival, and sponsoring competitions for the design of a]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/poll-shows-the-pickens-publicity-plan-is-working.html
Pickens is Campaigning for Energy Independence
As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, and the candidates continue hammering home their messages on the key issues of the day--among them, of course, energy independence and energy prices--it]]>Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:15:52 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/poll-shows-the-pickens-publicity-plan-is-working.htmlTransportation
Pickens is Campaigning for Energy Independence
As the presidential campaign enters the home stretch, and the candidates continue hammering home their messages on the key issues of the day--among them, of course, energy independence and energy prices--it]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/mdi-unveils-radically-designed-air-powered-concept-car.html
A Radical Design for A Simple Idea
Vehicles powered by compressed air, much as plug-in hybrids and hydrogen cars, seem to be perennially stuck in the concept car phase, with talk of commercial releases just around the corner. However, the promise of]]>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:51:20 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/mdi-unveils-radically-designed-air-powered-concept-car.htmlTransportation
A Radical Design for A Simple Idea
Vehicles powered by compressed air, much as plug-in hybrids and hydrogen cars, seem to be perennially stuck in the concept car phase, with talk of commercial releases just around the corner. However, the promise of]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/project-better-place-to-expand-to-australia.html
Project Better Place--Great Idea or Hot Air?
We've heard a lot about Project Better Place, Shai Agassi's plan to make electric cars sell like cell phones. The simple premise behind the model is that batteries--the most expensive part of an electric]]>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:05:27 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/project-better-place-to-expand-to-australia.htmlTransportation
Project Better Place--Great Idea or Hot Air?
We've heard a lot about Project Better Place, Shai Agassi's plan to make electric cars sell like cell phones. The simple premise behind the model is that batteries--the most expensive part of an electric]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/bike-share-programs-becoming-increasingly-popular-on-college-campuses.html
Bike Sharing Has Gone Global
Bike Sharing--programs that enable multiple users to rent bikes and return them at stations scattered around a city or campus--has truly gone global. We've seen programs in Seville, Paris, Mexico City, Montreal and]]>Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:00:29 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/bike-share-programs-becoming-increasingly-popular-on-college-campuses.htmlTransportation
Bike Sharing Has Gone Global
Bike Sharing--programs that enable multiple users to rent bikes and return them at stations scattered around a city or campus--has truly gone global. We've seen programs in Seville, Paris, Mexico City, Montreal and]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/plug-in-hybrid-and-electric-vehicle-owners-struggle-to-find-places-to-charge-up.html
Plug-In Hybrids and Electric Vehicles--Lots of Talk, Little Action
For all the talk and excitement about plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), it is still extremely rare to come across one of these cars on the highways. Despite the fact]]>Mon, 20 Oct 2008 09:05:35 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/plug-in-hybrid-and-electric-vehicle-owners-struggle-to-find-places-to-charge-up.htmlTransportation
Plug-In Hybrids and Electric Vehicles--Lots of Talk, Little Action
For all the talk and excitement about plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) and electric vehicles (EVs), it is still extremely rare to come across one of these cars on the highways. Despite the fact]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/update-on-bmws-electric-mini.html
Update on BMW's Plans
Back in July we reported on BMW's plans to make 500 electric Mini Coopers available in the California market. At the time, we were thinking that while it's great to see BMW planing to make available what was once an unofficial]]>Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:00:54 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/update-on-bmws-electric-mini.htmlTransportation
Update on BMW's Plans
Back in July we reported on BMW's plans to make 500 electric Mini Coopers available in the California market. At the time, we were thinking that while it's great to see BMW planing to make available what was once an unofficial]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/study-finds-noise-pollution-in-san-francisco-harms-peoples-health.html
We already know that noise pollution can drive people crazy and that combating the problem can lead to a better quality of life. But the real impact of noise pollution is greater than we might think: for instance, according to SFGate.com, not only is]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:48:44 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/study-finds-noise-pollution-in-san-francisco-harms-peoples-health.htmlTransportation
We already know that noise pollution can drive people crazy and that combating the problem can lead to a better quality of life. But the real impact of noise pollution is greater than we might think: for instance, according to SFGate.com, not only is]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/how-gps-can-save-the-airline-industry-time-and-fuel.htmlFri, 10 Oct 2008 18:22:08 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/how-gps-can-save-the-airline-industry-time-and-fuel.htmlTransportationhttp://www.treehugger.com/cars/colorado-tries-to-prevent-roadkill-with-new-technology.htmlTue, 07 Oct 2008 07:40:26 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/colorado-tries-to-prevent-roadkill-with-new-technology.htmlTransportationhttp://www.treehugger.com/cars/amtrak-finally-gets-a-boost-in-funding.htmlMon, 06 Oct 2008 19:09:32 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/amtrak-finally-gets-a-boost-in-funding.htmlTransportationhttp://www.treehugger.com/cars/scraper-bikes-cycling-in-style.html
Scraper Bikes Become a Sensation Thanks to YouTube
NPR brings us this interesting story about how Scraper Bikes--bicycles that "have rims so big that they scrape the inside of the wheel well"--have become a sensation thanks to a group of teenagers who]]>Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:42:31 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/scraper-bikes-cycling-in-style.htmlTransportation
Scraper Bikes Become a Sensation Thanks to YouTube
NPR brings us this interesting story about how Scraper Bikes--bicycles that "have rims so big that they scrape the inside of the wheel well"--have become a sensation thanks to a group of teenagers who]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/op-ed-piece-argues-that-cyclists-should-get-off-the-road.html
After almost getting hit by a car on the way home from a bike ride today, I came across an op-ed piece in the Providence Journal (my local newspaper) titled 'Get Bikes off the Road.' The article began as follows: "It is often suggested that]]>Tue, 23 Sep 2008 07:00:00 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/op-ed-piece-argues-that-cyclists-should-get-off-the-road.htmlTransportation
After almost getting hit by a car on the way home from a bike ride today, I came across an op-ed piece in the Providence Journal (my local newspaper) titled 'Get Bikes off the Road.' The article began as follows: "It is often suggested that]]>http://www.treehugger.com/cars/a-review-of-my-bike-friday-folding-bicycle.htmlFri, 19 Sep 2008 10:46:06 -0400http://www.treehugger.com/cars/a-review-of-my-bike-friday-folding-bicycle.htmlTransportation